Agroforestry
Black mulberry can be used in agroforestry as a windbreak, live fence, shelter or shade tree (CABI, 2018).
Birds "trap"
Black mulberry is sometimes planted near cherry trees, so that the birds, which are fond of mulberries, do not come and eat the cherries (Orwa et al., 2009).
Invasive weed
Outside its native range, black mulberry is referred to as a weed in Spain, southeastern Australian bush land, and South Africa, and as an invasive species in Brazil (CABI, 2018) This invasiveness is attributed to several traits: longevity, rapid growth, tolerance to droughts, ability to grow on tinfertile and rocky soil, resistance to cold, easy seed dispersal by birds and other animals attracted to its sweet, edible fruits (CABI, 2018). It is prone to escape from cultivation (CABI, 2018).